16/06/2026
At the end of last month, Gavin and Norma attended the Hunter Insight Series at the The University of Newcastle, Australia, joining important conversations around the future of the NDIS and the impact of reform on regional communities.
The session, “Beyond the Budget: NDIS Reform, Regional Economies”, provided valuable insight into the challenges, opportunities, and changes shaping the disability support sector across the Hunter and beyond.
At HEDSS, staying informed and actively involved in these discussions is an important part of how we continue to advocate for participants, strengthen our services, and support our local community.
We’re proud to be part of conversations that help shape a more inclusive and sustainable future for disability support in regional Australia.
Image description: 3 images of the event. 1: A man in front of a screen reading Keynote Address, and a crowd sitting listening to him. 2: Norma and Gavin are standing and having morning tea, 3: The speakers are standing in a row, smiling at the camera.